CBA/J Mouse

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** Developed by Strong (1920), the CBA/J mouse was disseminated to Andervont (1947) and then to Jackson Laboratory (1948). The CBA/J strain carries the gene for retinal degeneration (rd) and has a high gross tumor incidence, including lymphoma, hepatoma, and mammary tumors. The CBA/J mice exhibit an intermediate life span with good breeding performance.

**Synonyms:** - CBA/J - CBA/J